Mzdadoc Posted September 3, 2014 Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 I can't wait!!!! Cabinetry is on Tuesday nights through October and my unplugged workshop is Thursdays until December. I'm also taking a class on finishing but it's just a one dayer on the 20th. All at Woodcraft in Bloomington MN. Anyone here local and taking these classes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted September 3, 2014 Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 Doc, I'm too far from Bloomington to make it for a 1 day class, but was wondering about the Tuesdays and Thursdays you mentioned. Are those tv programs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodbutcher74 Posted September 3, 2014 Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 I'd love to come to Bloomington for the classes and just head north afterwards for some fishing. I like the Park Rapids area for Pike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted September 3, 2014 Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 I'd love to come to Bloomington for the classes and just head north afterwards for some fishing. I like the Park Rapids area for Pike. Trade Ya a redfish and speckle trout trip for a pike trip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mzdadoc Posted September 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 K Cooper they're actually live classes in Woodcrafts store shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estesbubba Posted September 4, 2014 Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 I want to take some classes sometime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STL Woodguy Posted September 4, 2014 Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 Not in Bloomington, but I was thinking about taking the local Woodcraft's cabinetry class to brush up on any tips as I'm looking to get a house soon. But I'm going to wait on it a bit. I'm in a transitional phase of my life where my current lease is about up and I'm not resigning, instead I'm temporarily moving back home while I seek a house and gather a down payment. Basically all my stuff is going into storage - woodshop included - so I'd rather wait and take the class then as it will be my only opportunity to do ANY woodworking until I find my own house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted September 4, 2014 Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 K Cooper they're actually live classes in Woodcrafts store shop. OK, thanks. I was hoping that it was a new show on tv. Enjoy the classes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cochese Posted September 4, 2014 Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 More interesting than the classes I'm taking, but I think mine might be more profitable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byrdie Posted September 8, 2014 Report Share Posted September 8, 2014 I've been to the Bloomington store once for some tools when they had a sale but it's a long way to go and I can't get there after work so it means a special weekend trip for me. There's a Rockler near Maplewood not too far from my work in downtown St Paul so sometimes I'll run there during lunch. Haven't ever taken a class and don't typically see something on the list (I get their e-mails at least a couple times a week) that interests me. When I do it's usually priced at a level I'm adverse to considering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mzdadoc Posted September 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2014 I'm rather fortunate in that I have two Rocklers and one Woodcraft near by. The classes aren't cheap but but I can say the quality instruction is there and all of my local trade schools cater to the younger or unemployed since they're all during the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mzdadoc Posted September 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 Byrdie there are classes up your way in or around Chisago. Is that still too far. Mike something I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byrdie Posted September 12, 2014 Report Share Posted September 12, 2014 Appreciate the thoughts but most of the classes being offered tend not to be things I'm interested in or, to my way of thinking, overpriced for the skills they're offering to teach. I also don't want to impart the idea that I know everything. However, because of the training and jobs I've had I've developed great problem solving and process development skills. If I don't know how to do something I rarely have trouble figuring it out on my own. I've found some advantages to that. I can't tell you the number of times an "expert" has taken a look at something I've done first the first time, self taught, and been told that what I've just done is not a beginner skill and I shouldn't have been able to do it. I truly believe that not knowing what the stumbling blocks should have been made me more successful than if I'd know all the ways it could go wrong in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scholastica Posted September 13, 2014 Report Share Posted September 13, 2014 I'm rather fortunate in that I have two Rocklers and one Woodcraft near by. The classes aren't cheap but but I can say the quality instruction is there and all of my local trade schools cater to the younger or unemployed since they're all during the day. I am SOOOO jealous! I would give anything to just visit Rocklers. Probably a good thing I can't though. I'm good at convincing myself that I really "need" that tool and will be sure to use it. (lies, lies, more lies) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wouldwurker Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 I am jealous! Enjoy the classes and learning a slew of new skills. One of the things that really stuck with me from Marc's TWW videos is that, as good as he is, he's a perpetual student, and still takes classes when he can. I'm looking forward to hearing your updates and the new skills you'll be adding to your arsenal (as well as all the new gear you'll just HAVE to buy to use them all! ) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mzdadoc Posted September 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2014 Well Vinny I did buy a dado blade finally. This will be a busy week since I also have a finishing class all day Saturday. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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